Lot Essay
The Hon. Jean Rollo (d.1838) married Capt. Patrick Hunter (1757-1822). She was the grandmother of Jane Hunter, second wife of Thomas James Graham-Stirling of Strowan. (Also see lots 104 and 171)
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Details
Circle of Sir William John Newton, circa 1820
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hunter: he, facing right in dark blue coat with gilt buttons, white waistcoat; she, facing right in turquoise-coloured dress with frilled collar and matching bonnet, multi-coloured stole over her arms; interior background
watercolour on ivory, both in rectangular fitted red velvet frame with gilt-metal mount
rectangular with cut corners, 3 x 2 5/16 in. (76 x 59 mm.) (2)
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hunter: he, facing right in dark blue coat with gilt buttons, white waistcoat; she, facing right in turquoise-coloured dress with frilled collar and matching bonnet, multi-coloured stole over her arms; interior background
watercolour on ivory, both in rectangular fitted red velvet frame with gilt-metal mount
rectangular with cut corners, 3 x 2 5/16 in. (76 x 59 mm.) (2)
Provenance
Lord Elliock, Veitch of Elliock, Elliock House, Dumfriesshire
Miss Alice Graham-Stirling and by descent to Mrs. George Boothby
Miss Alice Graham-Stirling and by descent to Mrs. George Boothby
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